Atmeeyam : ( 22/10/2012. )

=================================================================================== Sunday 01, December 2024- 07:00. Discourse: The Pure and the Impure Mind:  Sri Swami Sivananda Message from the book Lectures on Yoga and Vedanta. =================================================================================== The Sanskrit term for mind is Manas. Manas is said to be of two kinds, the pure and the impure. That which is associated with the thought of desire is the impure, while that which is without desire is the pure. The pure mind is otherwise known by the name higher mind. The impure mind is called lower mind. To men their mind alone is the cause of bondage or emancipation. That mind which is attracted by objects of sense tends to bondage, while that which is not attracted tends to emancipation. There is said to be salvation for a mind without a desire for sensual objects. An aspirant after emancipation should therefore render his mind ever free from all longing after material ...

Chinmaya Mission:     The abundant grace of the Divine was evident as over 60 seekers gathered on the banks of Mother Ganga in Uttarkashi.  Swami Abhedananda effortlessly guided participants through the depths and heights of Advaita Vedanta.  His invigorating and transformative expositions led the campers to complete their study of Chapter Two of the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Attendees absorbed the meditative ambiance of Tapovan Kutir, experienced the serene darshan of Mother Ganga, and participated in the revered tradition of serving saints at the famous Sadhu Bhiksha of Uttarkashi.  Performing the Paduka Puja of Pujya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda was a deeply profound and unforgettable experience for all, both regular and new campers alike. Swamiji unraveled the intricate mantras of the Upanishad, offering seekers a glimpse into Sri Adi Sankara's magnum opus commentary.  He led listeners on a revelatory journey through key passages, including the dial...